CH11: Pregnancy and Lactation Flashcards
1
Q
What should a supervisor do if they cannot ensure a safe enough environment?
A
They shouldn’t allow the pregnant woman to work with that certain chemical or microbe.
2
Q
When is the most critical point of a pregnancy?
A
the first 8 weeks (1st Trimester) as the fetus undergoes organogenesis
3
Q
What happens 2nd and 3rd Trimester?
A
Organs mature funtionally and physiologically
4
Q
How to risk assess when pregnant:
A
- Time of Exposure - short or chronic?
- Can other chemicals in the area cause a toxic reaction?
- Are any chemicals agonistic, synergistic, or antagonistic?
5
Q
What should Pregnant women never work with?
A
Organic solvents
Carcinogenic
Teratogenic
Highly Toxics
Radioactive Compounds
Biological Hazards
6
Q
Supervisors should make sure the pregnant workers are NOT subject to…
A
*Heavy lifting
*Highly stressful work environments
*Toxic Biohazards (e.g. Zika or rubella)
